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10.5stang · 02-17-2016, 01:20 PM

I need to replace the hood hinges on my 71 and I was wondering who has the best replacements or is there a place to get NOS hinges? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Matt

snipescastle2 · 02-17-2016, 01:59 PM

I personally haven't heard of hinge problems, but I looked through several sets of factory hinges I got with my truck and a few parts trucks until I found a set that was tight, and didn't show signs of wear. Don't forget to stuff the inside of your springs with foam rubber tubing( these trucks were known for a strange "tuning fork" sound coming from under the hood, come to find out, it was the hinge springs vibrating......crazy huh?
Ben

**Already Gone** · 02-17-2016, 02:46 PM

I just had mine rebuilt by Willie at HoodHinges. I do not have any before pics but they're 43 year old slightly worn out hinges. The back of my hood wasss ticking up about 1/2 and inch because the hinges were worn. As a footnote Willie is a great guy and even answers the phone.

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com

midniteblues · 02-17-2016, 10:52 PM

i used a shop press and squeezed the rivits. its a little tricky to set up but works great if your hinges are not too far gone.

'68 Newtricks · 02-18-2016, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Don't forget to stuff the inside of your springs with foam rubber tubing( these trucks were known for a strange "tuning fork"

is this for real? Anyone else get this?

snipescastle2 · 02-18-2016, 11:52 AM

I'll have to find the article I read and post it here, makes sense because the springs are stretched when the hood is down..
Ben

Andy4639 · 02-18-2016, 06:42 PM

I 2nd Willie! great guy, great work and great new hinges after they are done. I have never herd about the sound stuff but I do keep a rag inside the springs for oil dip stick when checking the level.

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com

**Ironhorse** · 02-19-2016, 10:45 AM

Already Gone, curious, do you get your own hinges back rebuilt or get a set pulled from the shelf and your hinges become "cores"? Asking because when my '71 4x4 was re-stored I spent quite a bit of time playing with the hinges to get the hood to "pop" up when the hood latch is released. I drilled couple small holes in each hinge base to locate the hinge position if ever need to remove the hood. My driver side hinge has a bit of a twist. Does Willie straighten hinges as he rebuilds them? Remember what the $$ was to re-build?

WillW23 · 02-18-2016, 10:25 AM

Shop press is fine, but when they rivet holes are egg-shaped, re-pressing will not work. Never helps with an alignment issue.

Willie

10.5stang · 02-20-2016, 03:25 PM

Installed a new set of hood hinges and all is well again. No more hood setting high in the rear and hood pops up in the front like it should. Thanks everyone for the info and help.

Andy4639 · 02-20-2016, 03:48 PM

Here is the link for mine. Willie did mine.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544440

snipescastle2 · 02-23-2016, 09:13 AM

here is the reference post on the whole hood hinge vibration issue. look at post #20
Ben

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386889

tdangle · 02-23-2016, 11:04 AM

I guess I got lucky. I replaced both hinges with replacements from Brothers Trucks in Norco and had no problems.

02-17-2016, 01:20 PM	#1
10.5stang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goldsby,OK Posts: 324	Hood Hinges I need to replace the hood hinges on my 71 and I was wondering who has the best replacements or is there a place to get NOS hinges? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Matt __________________ 67 SWB in the works........ still working! 72 GMC SWB bought finished from original owner. 71 Chevrolet SWB

02-17-2016, 02:46 PM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Hood Hinges I just had mine rebuilt by Willie at HoodHinges. I do not have any before pics but they're 43 year old slightly worn out hinges. The back of my hood wasss ticking up about 1/2 and inch because the hinges were worn. As a footnote Willie is a great guy and even answers the phone. http://www.hoodhingerepair.com Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-17-2016, 10:52 PM	#4
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Hood Hinges i used a shop press and squeezed the rivits. its a little tricky to set up but works great if your hinges are not too far gone. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

02-18-2016, 11:52 AM	#6
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Hood Hinges I'll have to find the article I read and post it here, makes sense because the springs are stretched when the hood is down.. Ben

02-18-2016, 06:42 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hood Hinges I 2nd Willie! great guy, great work and great new hinges after they are done. I have never herd about the sound stuff but I do keep a rag inside the springs for oil dip stick when checking the level. http://www.hoodhingerepair.com __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-17-2016, 01:59 PM	#2
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Hood Hinges I personally haven't heard of hinge problems, but I looked through several sets of factory hinges I got with my truck and a few parts trucks until I found a set that was tight, and didn't show signs of wear. Don't forget to stuff the inside of your springs with foam rubber tubing( these trucks were known for a strange "tuning fork" sound coming from under the hood, come to find out, it was the hinge springs vibrating......crazy huh? Ben

02-19-2016, 10:45 AM	#8
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Hood Hinges Already Gone, curious, do you get your own hinges back rebuilt or get a set pulled from the shelf and your hinges become "cores"? Asking because when my '71 4x4 was re-stored I spent quite a bit of time playing with the hinges to get the hood to "pop" up when the hood latch is released. I drilled couple small holes in each hinge base to locate the hinge position if ever need to remove the hood. My driver side hinge has a bit of a twist. Does Willie straighten hinges as he rebuilds them? Remember what the $$ was to re-build? __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-18-2016, 10:25 AM	#9
WillW23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Forest, VA Posts: 16	Re: Hood Hinges Shop press is fine, but when they rivet holes are egg-shaped, re-pressing will not work. Never helps with an alignment issue. Willie

02-20-2016, 03:25 PM	#10
10.5stang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goldsby,OK Posts: 324	Re: Hood Hinges Installed a new set of hood hinges and all is well again. No more hood setting high in the rear and hood pops up in the front like it should. Thanks everyone for the info and help. __________________ 67 SWB in the works........ still working! 72 GMC SWB bought finished from original owner. 71 Chevrolet SWB

02-20-2016, 03:48 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hood Hinges Here is the link for mine. Willie did mine. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544440 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2016, 09:13 AM	#12
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Hood Hinges here is the reference post on the whole hood hinge vibration issue. look at post #20 Ben http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386889

02-23-2016, 11:04 AM	#13
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,211	Re: Hood Hinges I guess I got lucky. I replaced both hinges with replacements from Brothers Trucks in Norco and had no problems. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC



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